Lilium
The lily genus
Lilium, commonly known as the lily, is a versatile medicinal plant cherished for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned for its ability to soothe skin irritations and support respiratory health, various species offer potent bioactive compounds. This elegant perennial serves as a bridge between ornamental beauty and natural healing.
- Scientific name: Lilium
- Family: Liliaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Liliales, it is classified under the family Liliaceae and the genus Lilium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Liliales | WCVP |
| Family | Liliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lilium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Lilium, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Hungarian, it is called liliom, while in Turkish, it is known as zambak. The Arabic language uses the name زنبق, and in Azerbaijani, it is called Zanbaq. Additionally, in Bulgarian, the plant is commonly referred to as крем.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| hu | liliom | Wikidata |
| tr | zambak | Wikidata |
| ar | زنبق | Wikidata |
| az | Zanbaq | Wikidata |
| bg | крем | Wikidata |
| bs | Ljiljan | Wikidata |
| cs | lilie | Wikidata |
| da | lilje | Wikidata |
| de | Lilien | Wikidata |
| de-ch | Lilien | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical presence across several regions within Northern Europe. Its distribution is notable in Denmark, where it can be found in local habitats. Moving further north, the species is also documented throughout the landscapes of Finland. The plant extends its reach to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland as well. Finally, its range reaches the rugged terrains of Norway, completing its northern European footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the lily, is highly valued in traditional medicine primarily for its use of the bulbs. These underground storage organs are fleshy and nutrient-rich, serving as the concentrated source of the plant's medicinal compounds. In various healing practices, the bulbs are harvested, processed, and utilized for their specific therapeutic properties to treat different ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bulbs | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lilium has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include trypsin inhibitor.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| trypsin inhibitor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lilium has 9 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidepressant, Antioxidant, Antipyretic, Aphrodisiac.
- Total activities
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aphrodisiac | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Expectorant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Galactagogue | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lilium has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anti-oxidant, antioxidant, anxiety, asthma, burns.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anti-oxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| burns | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coughs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hemostasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vomiting | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |